Adrian Lindayag
Adrian Lindayag | |
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 Adrian Lindayag in 2023 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Star Magic – Polaris |
| Spouse | Michael Dychiao |
| Website | Adrian Lindayag |
Adrian Lindayag is a Filipino actor, singer, and theater performer known for his work in film, television, and stage musicals. He gained national recognition for his role in the pioneering Filipino Boys’ Love (BL) film The Boy Foretold by the Stars and has since become a prominent voice in the performing arts and LGBTQ+ advocacy in the Philippines.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Theater
[edit]Lindayag’s theater career took a significant leap in 2018 when he won HuGot Talent: The Search for the Next Raksta, a talent competition organized by the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). This victory earned him the role of Jewel in the hit musical Rak of Aegis, marking his professional debut on a major stage.[3]
He has since appeared in various critically acclaimed productions including Zsazsa Zaturnnah The Musical,[4] Regine: The Fairy Godmother,[5] and the Philippine staging of Rent, in which he played Angel—a role that held deep personal significance.[6]
Television
[edit]Lindayag has appeared in numerous Filipino television series, including Kadenang Ginto, Maalaala Mo Kaya, and Oh My Dad!. He is known for playing emotionally resonant and socially relevant characters.[7]
Film
[edit]In 2020, Lindayag starred as Dominic Cruz in The Boy Foretold by the Stars, the first mainstream Filipino BL film. His performance was widely praised and led to a continuation in the iWantTFC series Love Beneath the Stars. The film and series marked a turning point in Philippine LGBTQ+ representation in media, with Lindayag at the forefront.[8]
Personal life
[edit]In 2023, Lindayag publicly revealed that he has been living with HIV since 2017. He made the announcement during the press run of Rent, drawing a parallel between his personal journey and the experiences of the character Angel, a drag performer who also lives with HIV. His openness was met with support and contributed significantly to HIV awareness and destigmatization efforts in the Philippines.[9]
In June 2025, Lindayag married his longtime partner, Michael Dychiao, in a private ceremony in New York City. The couple shared photos of the wedding on social media, garnering support and celebration from fans and colleagues.[10]
Advocacy
[edit]Lindayag is a vocal advocate for HIV awareness, LGBTQ+ rights, and mental health. Through both his work and personal life, he champions visibility and acceptance for marginalized communities.[11]
Discography
[edit]| Title | Release date | Composer(s) | Album | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Kaibigan" | January 11, 2021 | Jhaye Cura | The Boy Foretold by the Stars soundtrack | [12] |
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Becky & Badette | Bona | [13] |
| 2022 | An Inconvenient Love | Jobert | [14] |
| Kitty K7 | Sunny | [15] | |
| 2020 | The Boy Foretold by the Stars | Dominic Cruz | [16] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Saving Grace | Charlie Molina | [17] |
| 2024 | Marahuyo Project | [18] | |
| 2023 | Linlang | William | [19] |
| Simula sa Gitna | |||
| Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen | Interviewer | ||
| 2022 | Beach Bros | Candy | |
| 2021–2022 | Marry Me, Marry You | Kevin | [20] |
| 2021 | Love Beneath the Stars | Dominic Cruz | [21] |
| 2020–2021 | Oh My Dad! | Mikhail "Kelly" Macapangyarihan-Balderama | [7] |
| 2020–2018 | Kadenang Ginto | Neil Andrada | [22] |
| 2020–2015 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Paul / Soundtrack singer |
Theater
[edit]| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| Rak of Aegis | Jewel |
| Zsazsa Zaturnnah The Musical | |
| Rent | Angel |
| Regine: The Fairy Godmother | |
| Next to Normal[7] |
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Recipient | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wheel Award | 2025 | Entertainment category | Himself | Won | [23] | |
| 3rd Philippine LGBTQIA Icon of the Year Awards 2024 | 2024 | Young People's Champion | [24] | |||
| FACINE 29th Filipino International Cine Festival | 2021 | Performance in a lead role, Silver award | The Boy Foretold by the Stars | Won | [25] | |
| Pinoy Rebyu Awards | Best Lead Performance | Nominated | ||||
| 3rd Laguna Excellence Awards | Outstanding Indie Movie actor of the Year | Won | [26] | |||
| 44th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [27] | |||
| Young Critics Circle | Best Performance | |||||
| 2nd VP Choice Awards | Movie Actor of the Year | Won | [28] | |||
| 4th EDDYS Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [29] | |||
| GEMS Hiyas ng Sining | Film Actor of the Year | |||||
| 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival | 2020 | Best Actor | [30] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Adrian Lindayag – KreativDen Talent Management". KreativDen. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ "Adrian Lindayag opens up about living with HIV". The Philippine Star. August 18, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ Garcia, Vincent (March 23, 2018). "'Rak of Aegis' is back: Here's a reason to go watch it again". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Zsazsa Zaturnnah the Musical… 'Yun Lang!' is All Set to Return on Stage". Art+ Magazine. March 2, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Olea, Jerry (June 16, 2023). "SET A: ADULTING 101". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Adrian Lindayag shares doing the musical 'RENT' is a full circle moment for him". Push TV. ABS-CBN. April 7, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ a b c "NEWBIE ACTOR ADRIAN LINDAYAG GETS HIS BIGGEST BREAK AS IAN VENERACION'S GAY SON IN TV5'S 'OH MY DAD'". Showbiz Portal. October 16, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Fate brings Adrian Lindayag & Keann Johnson together in The Boy Foretold By The Stars". Orange Magazine. December 29, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah. "Film and theater actor Adrian Lindayag bares HIV-positive diagnosis". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Adrian Lindayag marries partner Michael Dychiao". GMA News. June 14, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer (April 5, 2024). "Adrian Lindayag opens up on HIV-positive diagnosis ahead of theater return". Philstar Global. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Kaibigan performed by Adrian Lindayag". Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Troika, Pep (December 22, 2023). "Eugene Domingo, Pokwang: Becky & Badette Hits". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "'An Inconvenient Love' to premiere on Netflix". Rappler. January 26, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Kitty K7 (2022)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Wang, Nickie (December 24, 2020). "The movie foretold by the stars". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Kilalanin ang mga karakter na dapat ninyong abangan sa Saving Grace". ABS-CBN. July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Enriquez, Em (July 5, 2024). "Marahuyo Project Is the Queer Barkada Series to Watch Now". Preview.ph. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Linlang: The Teleserye Version showcases full-on "gigil" experience with never-before-seen scenes". ABS-CBN. January 15, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Trailer: 'Marry Me, Marry You' to move to earlier time slot with premiere of 2nd season". ABS-CBN. November 3, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Adrian-Keann romance faces backlash in 'Love Beneath the Stars'". SunStar. August 10, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Kat Galang, iniwan ang corporate job para mag-fulltime actor". ABS-CBN. February 8, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Adrian Lindayag Awards Won". Aktor.ph. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Adrian Lindayag won Young's People Champion". July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Manhit, Ann (November 25, 2022). "'Liway' and 'Respeto' get the gold at the 29th FACINE Film Festival". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Adrian Lindayag wins Outstanding Indie Movie actor of the Year". Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "44th Gawad Urian: Complete list of winners". ABS-CBN. October 21, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Tolentino, Arthur (March 8, 2021). "Adrian Lindayag's win as Best Actor is a win for LGBTQ+ Community". Village Pipol. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "FDCP Channel to Showcase 4th Eddys Awards Night for Free on April 4". FDCP. March 24, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Bonoan, Reggee (December 24, 2020). "'The Boy Foretold by the Stars' umani ng nominasyon sa MMFF 2020". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved July 30, 2025.